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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Kirkintilloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:58 AM1h12Edinburgh7:10 AMKirkintilloch$61One-way0 transfers
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- 5:58 AM1h12Edinburgh7:10 AMKirkintilloch$61One-way0 transfers
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- 5:58 AM1h12Edinburgh7:10 AMKirkintilloch$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kirkintilloch costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Kirkintilloch take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 158 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Kirkintilloch as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Lenzie station (LNZ).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kirkintilloch by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Kirkintilloch by train.
- 146 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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